惔
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Meaning: to burn
💡 Imagine a 'tan' line from a burn: too close to the fire, you get 惔.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a Sichuan kitchen, the chef stir-fries chilies until they 惔 (tán) — a scorching burn that releases their fiery aroma. This character vividly describes the intense heat of flames or spicy sensation, often used in classical texts. Though rare in modern Chinese, it captures the essence of burning, both literal and figurative.
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